Objection to planning application - what happens?

Ant555

I have a quick question regarding planning permission and objections.

If I object to a proposed plan (that I think is being submitted under the relaxed rules as it seems quite large) then does the neighbour that has submitted the plans get to see my objection before the deadline?

The letter says "if ANY neighbour objects then the local authority WILL assess the impact of the proposed development on any adjoining premises and will take into account all representations"

Also, if only one neighbour objects then do they only take that neighbours views into account at any assessment or does it get some kind of full treatment and scrutiny because at least one person objects?

Thanks

daveyjp

All objections are published on the Planning Portal as soon as they are received.

Objections are considered in the decision making process whether it is one or 1,000. Just ensure your objections are about planning or they will be disregarded.

System

Yes, the objection will be published as soon as it's received, its very normal for objections to be received on the last day, but in reality it makes no difference when they are received, in fact if you have a valid planning concern the earlier you object the better as it may allow the design to be altered to address the concerns raised...
All the objections are equally weighted and it purely depends on the planning issues they raise, however if a certain number of objections are received it will be decided by committee, also I think if a community council object it will also get called in...

planning_officer

Ant555 wrote: »

I have a quick question regarding planning permission and objections.

If I object to a proposed plan (that I think is being submitted under the relaxed rules as it seems quite large) then does the neighbour that has submitted the plans get to see my objection before the deadline?

The letter says "if ANY neighbour objects then the local authority WILL assess the impact of the proposed development on any adjoining premises and will take into account all representations"

Also, if only one neighbour objects then do they only take that neighbours views into account at any assessment or does it get some kind of full treatment and scrutiny because at least one person objects?

Thanks

You're right, from the phrasing of the letter, this is a 'larger home extension' prior notification application. It is not a planning application. The only issue you can raise under this type of application is whether the proposed extension will affect your amenities. That means: the visual impact from your house and garden (will it be overbearing or intrusive?); the impact on light to your house and whether it will cause a loss of privacy to you. The latter two things are unlikely, given that the extension will be single storey (only single storey extension can be applied for under this scheme).

If nobody objects, prior notification is not required and the homeowner can go ahead with the extension (i.e. the council do not assess anything). If you, or any other neighbour objects, then the Council has to assess the impact on amenity on all neighbouring properties - that's all they can assess. If they think it's fine, prior notification is issued and the homeowner can start building. If the Council consider it does have an adverse impact on neighbouring amenity, then prior notification is refused.


Going back to your original Q, yes, your objection will probably be on the Council's website.